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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
2
Portable Berlin kitchens dubbed goulash cannons feed poor districts at low cost with a small charcoal fire and bread portions, while Berlin’s war era logistics, Tamalpais rail loops, and oceanic parcel post routes to Persia reveal a world of steam, rail, and rapid innovation. The piece touches on trafficable loops, safety devices, and curious relics from wartime technology and transport.
The attorney general, in his biennial report to the governor, proposes 29 legislative amendments for the Coming legislature. Key ideas include requiring county attorneys to provide legal advice to local officers, expanding opinions to state officers, appointing a special commissioner for blue sky enforcement, enhancing enforcement duties across public offices, and standardizing filings for insurance companies. The report highlights need for stronger enforcement of liquor laws and for the state to supervise local enforcement efforts.
Yankton on December 6 400 Knights of Columbus attended a mass at Sacred Heart and initiation of 40 candidates followed by a banquet Rev William J Stephens C S V presided at Columbus College in Chamberlain Also memorial day program by the Rika with address by L Branson of Mitchell and a missing Lt H H Warren on the Mexican border.
Robert Warren, son of H. K. Warren of Yankton college, died in Bordeaux France amid World War I service with the American Red Cross. A Rhodes scholar who served in Belgium he was captured and condemned as a spy by a German court but released and returned to the United States before resuming duties. His health declined leading to death. Mrs. Warren sails for France unaware of the loss. The body will likely be sent to the United States for burial.
Sioux Falls dispatch reports South Dakota county commissioners prepare for the second annual convention in Watertown December 12 13 and 14 to discuss proposed law changes and duties of boards ahead of the legislature. Governor elect Pete Norbeck will address the opening session along with other important talks.
Selma Knutson an 18 year old Canton girl died when an automobile overturned on a government road one mile from Canton. The machine slid into a ditch after back ground failed, pinning Knutson under the car as Miss Henry and Sand backed to safety. Knutson, an orphan employed as a dry goods clerk, died at the scene.
Special election in Jones County on January 8 for governor appointed officers and county seats as Murdo and Draper contend for the temporary site. Polling places listed at Caputa, Van Meter, Clinton, Murdo, Draper and Lier School. Also notes talk of expanding judicial circuits due to rising population and workload.
Willis E Johnson president of the Northern Normal Industrial school Aberdeen was elected president of the South Dakota Educational association defeating Dr H M Gage of Huron The primary vote favored Mrs Oliye M Warren of Spearfish for recording secretary and J W Reemer of Wlatte for treasurer with A H Seymour Aberdeen retaining secretary duties The convention in Sioux Falls next year handled various resolutions and site decisions
President Wilson presses for expedited railroad legislation and the Canadian disputes act measure to compel mediation between railways and employees. Labor unions vow to oppose while concern grows over possible future railroad strikes and rising living costs. Speaker Clark claims House control with 216 Democrats and 212 Republicans, with four independents in the mix. aides note Wilson golfing while lawmakers visit the White House.
Washington reports from Captain Knapp that during the November 29 engagement at Macoris in Santo Domingo marines and natives were wounded on both sides. No American deaths and only a few minutes injured. native losses not specified. The clash occurred as U S forces invested Macoris and disarmed locals under the military rule.
Uniontown Pa December 4 Frank Galliquin of Indianapolis the automobile driver injured at Uniontown Speedway Saturday afternoon suffered a sinking spell at the hospital early today and physicians said he could not live out the day. The other injured were discharged from the hospital this morning.
A four year old girl riding in the back seat of a Pack automobile was left asleep when the car was stolen in St Louis on December 4. Police found the child in a park at 3 a.m. Sunday as she awoke when the car stopped. A Black man fled the scene, and the child drew attention of a passing officer.
Senate from Washington reports Senator Owen of Oklahoma will press a new corrupt practices act and introduce a joint resolution for inquiry into all election expenditures in the last national campaign. The measure would grant immunity to those summoned to testify and impose heavy penalties for perjury.
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